RONALD ACUÑA NEWS

Ronald Acuña Jr. hits 11th homer, Bryse Wilson impresses, but bullpen blows lead Despite recently getting hit in the left hand by a pitch over the weekend, Ronald Acuña homered again for Atlanta in a loss to Toronto.

MAY 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Starting Sunday Acuna (finger) is starting Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Acuna left Saturday's game after he was hit by a 98-mph fastball on his left hand, but X-rays were negative. He'll be able to play through his bruised left pinky finger Sunday. Acuna will lead off and play right field.

MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta Braves: Ronald Acuna Jr. targeted once again Let's go back to April 11. Phillies reliever Sam Coonrod was in the game to preserve a 6-5 lead in the bottom of the seventh. The Atlanta Br...

MAY 9, 2021 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Ynoa expected to start as Atlanta hosts Philadelphia

The Braves will send Huascar Ynoa to the mound Sunday and the Phillies plan to give Aaron Nola the start

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ronald Acuña Jr. injury update: Braves OF avoids serious injury on HBP Acuna was struck in the left hand by a 98 mph fastball from Phillies reliever Sam Coonrod.

MAY 9, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. exits game vs. Phillies after hand is hit by a pitch Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. exited the game after his hand was hit by a pitch from the Philadelphia Phillies' Sam Coonrod.

MAY 9, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. day-to-day with hand injury after exiting vs. Phillies With the Braves trailing 3-1 with one out in the bottom of the seventh, Acuña Jr. was hit by a 97.8 mph fastball from Phillies reliever Sam...

MAY 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nursing bruised pinky finger Acuna was diagnosed with a bruised left pinky finger after leaving Saturday's game against the Phillies.

Impact The 23-year-old appeared to be in significant pain after being hit by a 98-mph fast on his left hand, but it's a great sign the initial X-rays came back negative. Acuna should be considered day-to-day, but he's likely to be held out of the lineup in the series finale Sunday, especially since Atlanta has a scheduled off day to follow Monday.

MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves after HBP Acuna was removed from Saturday's game against the Phillies after being hit by a pitch on his left hand, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 23-year-old appeared to be in significant pain after being struck on the left hand by a 98-mph fastball, and he quickly left the field with the athletic trainer. Acuna likely will undergo medical imaging to determine the severity of the injury, and he figures to be out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale, especially with a scheduled off day to follow Monday.

MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Velasquez scheduled to start for Philadelphia against Atlanta

The Phillies will start Vince Velasquez on Saturday while the Braves are expected to counter with Ian Anderson

MAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies play Atlanta, aim to build on Wheeler's strong performance

Philadelphia looks to follow up a strong showing by Thursday starter Zack Wheeler

MAY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How Acuña is bucking MLB's strikeout trend Ronald Acuña Jr. is hitting .327/.424/.702, leading or tied for the lead in the Majors in runs and home runs, and so you immediately know he...

MAY 7, 2021 • MLB.COM

NL MVP Odds: Ronald Acuna Jr. Leading Over Fernando Tatis, Jacob deGrom on FanDuel Sportsbook Atlanta Braves outrifled Ronald Acuna, Jr. has a top new challenger for National League MVP. It's Cy Young favorite Jacob deGrom. The New Yo...

MAY 6, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Lester expected to start for the Nationals against the Braves

The Braves will start Drew Smyly on Thursday while the Nationals are expected to counter with Jon Lester

MAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves face Washington, aim to build on Ynoa's strong performance

Atlanta looks to follow up a dominant performance by Tuesday starter Huascar Ynoa

MAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Belts 10th homer Acuna went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Nationals.

Impact He got Atlanta on the board in the fifth inning, taking Joe Ross deep for his league-leading 10th homer of the year. Acuna cooled down a little in late April but seems to be heating back up, going 8-for-29 (.276) over his last seven games with three home runs, five runs scored and five RBI.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Acuña the first to 10 HRs in 2021 A pitchers' duel can only go so far when one of the teams has Ronald Acuña Jr. in the lineup. In Tuesday night's Braves-Nationals game in Wa...

MAY 5, 2021 • MLB.COM

Nationals play the Braves following Scherzer's solid outing

Washington looks to follow up a strong showing by Sunday starter Max Scherzer

MAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggling Braves look to end 3-game skid against Blue Jays

Atlanta is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over Toronto

MAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slams ninth home run Acuna went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in the 6-5 loss Saturday to the Blue Jays.

Impact Acuna took Trent Thornton deep in the fifth inning for his ninth home run this season. He shares the homer lead with J.D. Martinez in all of the major leagues. Acuna is arguably the best player in baseball and his slash line of .325/.450/.739 backs it up. The outfielder also leads the league with 26 runs scored.

MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Morton scheduled to start for Braves at Blue Jays

The Braves will start Charlie Morton on Saturday and the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Travis Bergen

MAY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB MVP Watch: Fernando Tatis Jr. joins the National League race

The youth movement is alive and well in baseball, as Fernando Tatis Jr. and Vlad Guerrero Jr. joined the list of MVP favorites.

APRIL 29, 2021

Chicago takes 5-game losing streak into matchup with Atlanta

Chicago is looking to break its five-game losing streak with a win over Atlanta

APRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta hosts Chicago, looks to build on Anderson's solid outing

Atlanta looks to follow up a dominant outing by Tuesday starter Ian Anderson

APRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mashes eighth homer Acuna went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's 6-0 win over the Cubs.

Impact He crushed a Trevor Williams offering over the wall in left-center field in the fifth inning , giving Acuna his first hit in five games since returning to action from a minor abdominal strain. Despite the slight slump, the 23-year-old still sports a dazzling .355/.457/.776 slash line through 21 contests with a league-leading eight homers, three steals, 17 RBI and 23 runs.

APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE